Saturday, February 25, 2012

Amethyst, from Fiona McDonald's book 'Babes in the Wool.'

Amethyst is from Fiona McDonald's book 'Babes in the Wool.' This is the book that inspired me to learn to knit. This doll was simple to make, and wonderful in her result. Can you believe that such a beautiful and sophisticated doll can be made from knitting?

I have four nieces, ages 6 through 12, and these dolls seems to me to be the perfect gift for the fashion forward tween :-) She is soft, pose-able, dress-able, and cool.

very lovely doll! i love how you put the colors together. the light purple is so pretty. What brand is it? you seem to find the most wonderful colors. :) Her face is amazing. you are so talented with whatever doll you make, knitting,crocheting or sewing. they are all so great! can't wait to see more ~Anne~

Oh Beth, your talents delight, amaze and makes us smile. What you have accomplished in such a short period of time with your knitting is melting my brain. I so much enjoy all of your creative talents and this one (knitting) has been hidden for (40 years???did you say). I'm so glad that it has come out to astound us all into awed silence.

About Me

Welcome! My name is Beth and I live in the Midwest of the United States. I was 12 years old when Neil Armstrong stepped foot on the moon. I would have been an astronaut, but my fear of heights has kept me grounded :-) Instead, I became a Mechanical Engineer and worked in industry for many years. Now I design and make soft dolls; a passion I've enjoyed since my Grandmother first taught me to crochet.